White Lion
American hard rock band
👥 Personnel & Lineage (2)
Tap any band to hopJoe Hasselvander
Drums
Mike Tramp
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of White Lion
White Lion emerged out of New York, United States starting in 1983, contributing distinctive energy to the hard rock and glam metal landscape. Anchored by personnel including Joe Hasselvander, Mike Tramp, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Joe Hasselvander (also of Pentagram and Pentagram), Mike Tramp (also of Freak of Nature).
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore White Lion's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Pentagram (Shared member Joe Hasselvander), Pentagram (Shared member Joe Hasselvander), Freak of Nature (Shared member Mike Tramp). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between White Lion and other scene originators.
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